Category Archives: Advice

Not sure where to start? Conscious of over-rugging but also not wanting your horse to be cold? Are you on the fence about what is best for your four-legged friend? The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer – every horse is different. Use this guide to familiarise yourself with the dos and […]

It’s that time of year again! Whether you love it or hate it, the clippers are likely to need to come out to keep your four-legged friend comfortable. We caught up with KBIS Eventer Sasha Hargreaves’s super-groom Taryn who provided us with some top tips to help us get a super smart clip and a […]

When the nights get darker, flashes of colour light up the sky, accompanied by pops and bangs that make everyone say “ooh, ahh”. Whilst many will gather around to enjoy the festivities that often take place on occasions such as Bonfire Night and New Year, it can be a stressful time for horses and their […]

As temperatures drop and coats fluff up, many horse owners start to reach for the clippers. Clipping during the colder months is a great way to prevent horses from overheating and sweating too much when they are exercised, keeping them more comfortable. However, there are many different types of horse clips so it can be […]

We are thrilled to be heading to the British Dressage National Championships this week to see the first ever KBIS Young Horse Championships take place at Somerford Park. Ahead of this, we caught up with none other than KBIS rider Charlotte Dujardin to find out her thoughts on the series and bring you some advice […]

During the spring and summer when the grass seems to grow in the blink of an eye, it can be difficult to keep ponies and good doers trim. For some, a simple sniff of some grass may make them pile on the pounds which is where strip grazing can come in handy. This method is […]

As horse riders, it feels like we wait all year for the summer. The fairer season brings longer evenings and drier conditions and with them, plenty more opportunities to get out and ride. For the most part in the UK, the temperatures tend to be fairly mild, but the country also is no stranger to […]

As the warmer months roll around, many of us like to add more regular hacking to our riding routines. Variety is key. To us, there’s simply nothing better than cantering over open fields or taking a stroll around the countryside in the summer, but sometimes, our horses don’t feel the same way which means they […]

Horse groundwork is often an overlooked area in a rider’s toolkit, but it’s actually a great way to improve your horse’s way of going when under saddle, whilst improving their manners in hand at the same time. On top of this, groundwork can help to strengthen your bond and show your horse that you’re a […]

The nutritional requirements for individual horses will vary according to many factors such as body weight, condition score, discipline, environmental factors, and workload. When thinking of your horse’s diet, in particular when increasing workload to intensify fitness, think of what is required to train effectively, compete successfully, and recover efficiently. Train Effectively Some horses start […]